Our pets rely on us entirely for their nutrition. So if you're making your own judgments that could lead to a mistake. At the same time we have more control over our pet's diet than we do with our children or with ourselves so your vet can tell you what is appropriate for your dog and you can assign them that.
I had spent many years pursuing excellence because that is what classical music is all about... Now it was dedicated to freedom and that was far more important.